Collapsible bicycle stand

Abstract

A collapsible bicycle stand comprises a base operable to rest on a generally horizontal surface, a support member removably securable to the base such that the support member extends upward relative to the horizontal surface, and first and second bicycle holding facilities secured to the support member. The support member has an outwardly facing portion lying in a first generally vertical plane when the support member is secured to the base and the first and second bicycle holding facilities have first and second bicycle contacting surfaces respectively, which are disposed in a second plane extending perpendicular to the first plane and which are disposed at an angle relative to the horizontal surface when the support member is secured to the base.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A collapsible bicycle stand apparatus comprising: a) a base operable to rest on a generally horizontal surface, the base including spaced apart horizontal support members and a cross member extending therebetween;   b) a straight, elongated support member removably securable to the base such that the support member extends upward relative to the horizontal surface, the support member having an outwardly facing portion lying in a first generally vertical plane when the support member is secured to the base; and   c) first and second bicycle holders secured to the support member for holding a bicycle, the first and second bicycle holders having first and second bicycle contacting surfaces respectively, the first and second bicycle contacting surfaces being disposed in a contacting surface plane extending perpendicular to the first plane and disposed at an angle relative to the horizontal surface when the support member is secured to the base.   
     
     
       2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support member has an end opening and wherein the base includes an upwardly projecting portion operable to be received in the end opening to secure the support member to the base. 
     
     
       3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 2 further including locking means for locking the support member on the projecting portion. 
     
     
       4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein the locking means includes an opening in the support member and a spring biased member projecting from the projecting member such that the spring biased member is received in the opening when the projecting member is received in the end opening. 
     
     
       5. A collapsible bicycle stand apparatus comprising: a) a base operable to rest on a generally horizontal surface, the base having first and second clips connected thereto in spaced apart relation;   b) a support member removably securable to the base such that the support member extends upward relative to the horizontal surface, the support member having an outwardly facing portion lying in a first generally vertical plane when the support member is secured to the base, the support member being securable to the base by the first and second clips when the apparatus is not in use; and   c) first and second bicycle holders secured to the support member for holding a bicycle, the first and second bicycle holders having first and second bicycle contacting surfaces respectively, the first and second bicycle contacting surfaces being disposed in a contacting surface plane extending perpendicular to the first plane and disposed at an angle relative to the horizontal surface when the support member is secured to the base.